Horton K. Durfee papers, 1943-1946 [manuscript].

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Horton K. Durfee papers, 1943-1946 [manuscript].

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Collection contains military papers (1943-1945), Camp Wolter, Tex. related ephemera (1943), clippings (1945-1946), correspondence (1944-1945), manuscript: World War II Memoirs of Horton K. Durfee, 1943-1946 by Durfee.

1 linear ft. (1 box)

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7939489

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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